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Dark magic, disrespectful humor and non-stop action - in today's video, I'm talking about the fantastic time I had reading THE MALEVOLENT EIGHT by Sebastien de Castell!

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THE MALEVOLENT EIGHT by Sebastien de Castell || The Malevolent Seven, Book #2 || #Fantasy
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June 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Sliding in this morning to talk about what I finished this week, what I'm still working on & the exciting new release that's next!

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What I finished, what I'm still working on & the exciting new release that's next!
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June 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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The search for a missing submarine results in the shocking - and terrifying - revelation of a massive, monstrous alien at the bottom of the ocean. Find out how humanity reacts in:

DISCOVERY by JAJ Minton!

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DISCOVERY by JAJ Minton || Strange Eons, Book #1 || #ScienceFiction #Horror
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June 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Had my nose ALLLL up in some great books this week, y'all!!!!

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Favorite Character of the Week Award goes to a vampiric kangaroo named Temper.
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May 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Fonda Lee has teamed up with Shannon Lee to bring readers the first novel in a new YA Fantasy duology based on the teachings (and characters) of Bruce Lee!

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BREATH OF THE DRAGON by Shannon Lee & Fonda Lee || Breathmarked, Book #1 || #YA #Fantasy
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May 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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The world outside has grown toxic & what's left of humanity is trying to survive in a single silo built underground - today I'm talking about WOOL, the first in the post apocalyptic sci fi Silo series by Hugh Howey.

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WOOL by Hugh Howey || Silo, Book #1 || #ScienceFiction #PostApocalyptic
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May 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Just slapped a new Weekly Reads up & it's my usual eclectic style:
> One Piece reread
> Comedy crime thriller
> Contemporary romance
> Unplanned Sci Fi
> Indigenous dark fiction
> Epic fantasy
> Marial arts fantasy
> Cosmic Sci fi thriller
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The week where I finished some books, started too many new ones, & some bold TBR promises, lol
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May 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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After seeing how much my friend Esmay enjoyed B.K. Borison's latest contemporary #romance, I just had to read it for myself!

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FIRST-TIME CALLER by B.K. Borison || Heartstrings #1 || #Romace
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May 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Settling down for an afternoon of reading with the cosmic mystery/thriller, DISCOVERY that’s dropping on 05/15/2025 by my favorite family on #Booktube: JAJ Minton! (Talking Story on YT)

#Discovery #JAJMinton #Debut #NewRelease #Cosmic #Thriller #Book #Reading #CurrentlyReading
May 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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I just finished the epic continuation in the Wars of Light and Shadow series, SHIPS OF MERIOR, and I cannot WAIT to talk about it!!

(Forewarning: it does contain light spoilers for the first book in the series.)

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SHIPS OF MERIOR by Janny Wurts || Wars of Light and Shadow, Vol 2 || #Fantasy
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April 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Today, I'm chatting about my reread of THE SOURCE by Brian Lumley, the third book in what I think is the best - and most horrifying - #vampire series of all time: Necroscope.

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THE SOURCE by Brian Lumley || Necroscope: III || #Vampires #Horror
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April 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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I finished Ai Jiang's newest release, A PALACE NEAR THE WIND, the first in a new sci fi/fantasy series titled Natural Engines. It's a story about the loss & oppression a family has suffered for generations...& the rebellion it sparked.

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Weekly Reads || Featuring: A PALACE NEAR THE WIND by Ai Jiang
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April 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Today, I'm chatting about my experience with Robert Jackson Bennett's latest release, A DROP OF CORRUPTION, the sequel to THE TAINTED CUP. If you enjoy high stakes fantasy mysteries - then the Shadow of the Leviathan series just might scratch that itch!

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A DROP OF CORRUPTION by Robert Jackson Bennett (plus current reads!)
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April 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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In today's vlog, I talk about Caimh McDonnell's DEAD MAN'S SINS, a continuation in the best-selling Dublin Trilogy. If you enjoy adrenaline-pumping action and rib-tickling humor, then this crime thriller series is for you!

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DEAD MAN'S SINS by Caimh McDonnell || Current Reads & TBR
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April 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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In today's vlog, I talk about Saratoga Schaefer's debut thriller, SERIAL KILLER SUPPORT GROUP, where a woman infiltrates a support group for serial killers in the search for her sister's killer.

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THE SERIAL KILLER SUPPORT GROUP + Current reads & what's next!
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April 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Hi friends! I was sent a few books for my birthday & treated myself to a couple as well - hope you enjoy checking them out...& maybe hear about one that sounds good to you!

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BOOK HAUL || I tried the Aardvark Book Box!
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April 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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n today's vlog, I talk about my experience with Jesse Q. Sutanto's VERA WONG'S GUIDE TO SNOOPING (ON A DEAD MAN), the highly anticipated follow-up to the Vera Wong series.

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#CozyMystery #VeraWong
VERA WONG'S GUIDE TO SNOOPING (ON A DEAD MAN) + Currently Reads
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March 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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In today's reading vlog, I talk about my experience with Caimh McDonnell's ANGELS IN THE MOONLIGHT, a crime thriller featuring Detective Bunny McGarry, who's just received his big break at work...but at the worst possible time.

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ANGELS IN THE MOONLIGHT + Current Reads & What's Next!
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March 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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In today's #vlog, I talk about my experience with THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER by Simon Jimenez, a fantasy novel about two warriors who protect an ancient god who journeys across the land to end the oppressive rule of the royal family.

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THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER + Current Reads & What's Next!
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March 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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In today's vlog, I talk about my experience with Philip Fracassi's new release, THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL, a sci fi thriller about a scientist who has unlocked the mystery of time travel.

PUB DATE: 03/18/25, courtesy of my friends at
@orbitbooks

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Reading Update: THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL + Current Reads & What's next!
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March 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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#NYTimes Best Selling author Marshall Karp has delivered a mind-blowing tale of love, deception, & retribution in his latest book, DON'T TELL ME HOW TO DIE - & I'm here to talk about it!!! (no spoilers)

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DON'T TELL ME HOW TO DIE by Marshall Karp || #NewRelease #Thriller
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March 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Today I'm talking about my experience with WISH GIVERS by Shannon Knight, a fantasy novel with a tropical island setting that explores themes of freedom, found family and the pursuit of one's dreams.

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WISH GIVERS by Shannon Knight || #Fantasy #Review #FoundFamily
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March 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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May your troubles be less & your blessings be more
& nothing but MORE BOOKS come through your door...

Looking to get lucky with a new favorite book this month? I've got you covered!

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St. Patrick's Day Book Recommendations!
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March 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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#CurrentlyReading The writing & presentation of the story is extremely unique - reminds me a bit of N.K. Jemisin’s The Broken Earth trilogy. Its style flows seamlessly between first, second & third person, which took me a little time to adjust, but I’m totally in the flow now!!
March 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Aliens, wishes granted through tattoos, angels, demons and masked vigilantes....makes for an interesting week of reading, I'll tell ya that!

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WEEKLY READS || Mickey 17 & Antimatter Blues (& more!)
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March 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM